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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Service, Therapy, and Working Dogs
Humans aren’t the only members of the workforce! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) celebrates the evolution of our canine coworkers – what jobs they were originally bred to perform and what work you can see them doing now. Dogs go above and beyond each and every day, not only as beloved family pets, but as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/service-therapy-working-dogs/
| January 31, 2018
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
21 Valentine’s Day Gifts For Dogs And The People Who Love Them
Valentine's Day is a great time to show some love. The day can be the most fun when you spread the love to everyone, including your four-legged friends! If you're feeling like spoiling your dog this February (and they probably deserve it), here some gift ideas that are sure to impress your pup. Treats Nuzzles […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/valentines-day-gifts-for-dogs-and-their-people/
| January 29, 2018
Expert Advice: Events
How to Watch the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
There are so many reasons why you need to be at the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. In addition to being able to meet more than 180 of the AKC-recognized breeds, there will be absolutely thrilling displays of dogs' natural athleticism in the form of agility and dock diving; proof of advanced […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-2017-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 29, 2018
Legislative Alerts
HAWAII BILL WOULD MAKE FALSE REPRESENTATIONS OF SERVICE DOGS A MISDEMEANOR
The Hawaii House Health and Human Services Committee is scheduled to consider House Bill 1823 on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. The bill seeks to create a misdemeanor for those found to have knowingly and misrepresents themselves, through conduct or verbal or written notice, as being disabled in an attempt to receive the benefits and protections afforded under […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-bill-would-make-false-representations-service-dogs-misdemeanor/
| January 26, 2018
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
World-Class Equestrian Goes to the Dogs—and Finds Many Similarities
Cleo and Gwen Blake practice at Family Dog Training Center in Kent, Wash., a Seattle suburb. “Practice doesn’t make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect,” says Blake. “And we need plenty of that.” Photo courtesy Kathy Lang. For Gwen Blake, it’s back to basics every time she steps into the obedience and rally rings with her […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/world-class-equestrian-goes-to-the-dogs/
| January 26, 2018
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Honors Three Fearless Canines With 2018 Paw Of Courage Awards
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to announce the recipients of the first 2018 AKC Paw of Courage awards to show appreciation for the working canines that put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. This award specifically […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-honors-three-fearless-canines-with-2018-paw-of-courage-awards/
| January 23, 2018
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Do Dogs Have Self-Awareness?
Self-awareness is the ability to think about yourself as an individual and to realize that you are separate from others around you – to have a sense of self. It's considered a prerequisite to understanding that others might have different feelings or thoughts than you do. This is a key part of being human, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/do-dogs-have-self-awareness/
| January 17, 2018
Expert Advice: Health
Thyroid Disease in Dogs: What to Know
Thyroid disease in dogs can come in a lot of different forms. Learn about some of the main types of canine thyroid disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/thyroid-disease-in-dogs/
| January 17, 2018
Press Releases
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje & Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Gain Full American Kennel Club Recognition
The Pack Has Expanded! Nederlandse Kooikerhondje and Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Gain Full American Kennel Club Recognition
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/nederlandse-kooikerhondje-grand-basset-griffon-vendeen-gain-full-american-kennel-club-recognition/
| January 10, 2018
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Some Dogs Cooperate With Humans More Than Others – Could It Be Hormones?
One of the most amazing things about dogs is their intense interest in humans. Compared to other animals, dogs have an uncanny ability to read our emotions, understand our gestures, and cooperate with us. But not every dog shows the same degree of human-centered focus. Some breeds are more independent than others, and even within […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/some-dogs-cooperate-more-than-others/
| December 26, 2017